• Brookfield Zoo Oktoberfest

    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    Prost! to Oktoberfest at Brookfield Zoo, presented by Leinenkugel's. This German-style event, which takes place on the Zoo’s East Mall, is free with general admission. Zoogoers can toss on their lederhosen and experience: - Live polka music from Happy Wanderers and Die Musikmeisters Band between 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Oktoberfest seasonal menu items...

    Included in Admission
  • Fall Fest

    Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.

    Free
  • Family Fall Fest

    Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, Illinois

    Enjoy free activities including bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, balloon sculptors, pumpkin painting and and musical performances from Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans! Parking for “Family Fall Fest” is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. For more information, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.

    Free
  • Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The following Discounts always apply as well: $3 tickets for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums...

    Free
  • Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

    Free
  • FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Adler Planetarium is open late on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm). Every Wednesday is free Museum Entry for Illinois residents with proof of residency! To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a...

    Free
  • Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

    Downtown Highwood 17 Highwood Ave., HIghwood, IL, United States

    This family-friendly pumpkin festival has all-you-can-carve pumpkin stations throughout town, three days of live music from two stages, children’s and pet costume and pumpkin pie eating contests, a variety of food and artisan vendors, full bars, a carnival, hayrides, and more!

    Free
  • Morning Glories

    Morning Glories

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...

    Free
  • Fall Fest

    Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.

    Free
  • Naperville’s Oktoberfest

    Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a traditional German festival with professional pumpkin carving, lawn games, live music and food!

    $20
  • Elmhurst Fall Family Fest

    Downtown Elmhurst 511 S York St., Elmhurst, United States

    Get your costumes ready and bring the family to The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace for Safety Town trick-or-treating plus fall festivities! Free admission. Back this year - our Dog Costume Contest! Stop by the Elmhurst Park District tent near Safety Town to have a photo taken of your pet. Photos will be posted to...

    Free
  • Lincoln Square Apple Fest

    Lincoln Square 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy apple-themed foods, live entertainment, an an array of children's activities including Wiggleworms, Musicians, Jugglers, Sing-a-longs, and so much more!  Your kids are going to have a blast!  

    $5
  • Boo! at the Zoo

    Boo! at the Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    BOO! at the Zoo Activities Frightening Photo Ops: Boo! at the Zoo photo spots: giant inflatables, photo frames, peekboards, and more! Howl-O-Scenes photo spot at the Nature Stage Fall Activities:   Pumpkin decorating at the Beer Garden* Sweet Treat Stations at retail locations throughout the Zoo Children’s costume parade starting at Discovery Center plaza (daily at...

    Included with zoo admission
  • Fall Fest

    Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.

    Free
  • Mask-arade Makers

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    Treat yourself to a truly unique costume this spooky season. You can design your own mask for whatever outfit you want! Use the design techniques in our Fab Lab Studios to come up with your own creepy costume creation. Come on your own or bring friends and family to help craft your own custom mask...

    $9 – $12
  • Lombard Fall Fest

    Lombard Common 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL, United States

    The leaves are changing color and there is a nip in the air. This can only mean one thing in Lombard, it’s time for Fall Fest! Join us for this FREE event that has something for everyone. Families can enjoy games, dancing, face painting, a candy hunt, and so much more! Join us inside the...

    Free